Pharaohs
Who was the first known Pharoah of Egypt?
Menes
What was the salt called that was used to preserve the bodies?
Natron
Who was the God of the Underworld?
Osiris
What is the simplified version of hieroglyphics called?
hieratic script
What is the name for the part of Egypt that is near the Nile River delta?
Lower Egypt
Who was the Great Pyramid made for?
Khufu
Why did Ancient Egyptians believe that mummification was necessary?
Who is the God of the Sun?
Ra
Who were the lowest class in Ancient Egyptian times?
Servants and peasants
Where does the Nile River empty?
The Mediterranean Sea
Why were Pharaohs so powerful?
They were believed to be selected by the gods to rule.
What were the bodies wrapped in?
linen clothes
Who is the God of Chaos?
Set
Who invaded Egypt and rules for 100 years?
Hyksos
Which direction does the Nile River flow?
North
Which Pharaoh had the most intact tomb when discovered?
King Tut
How long did the process of mummification take?
about 70 days
Who is the Goddess who is married to Osiris?
Isis
Where were pharaohs and kings buried in the New Kingdom?
Valley of the Kings
How long is the Nile River?
Over 4,000 feet
Who was the first woman Pharaoh?
Hatshepsut
What was done with the person's organs during mummification process?
Most organs were removed and put in canopic jars. The heart was left in the body.
Who is the God that is associated with Pharaohs?
Horus
Who was the most educated group in Ancient Egypt?
Scribes
What surrounds the Nile River?